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Cuba family holiday

country:Cuba
departures:2008: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 19 Oct, 21 Dec
2009: 5 Apr, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 18 Oct, 20 Dec
price:From £1099 - £1899 (12 days) per adult and £849 - £1509 per child inc flights from UK, from £599 - £999 per adult and £489 - £729 per child ex flights. Local payment £155
late availability:Late availability on 17th August departures. Special offer: Free insurance on late availability departures
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Discover the friendly island of Cuba with its fantastic beaches, jungle covered mountains, vibrant culture and stimulating history

Havana & Vinales
Havana is an elegant capital of classic American cars, old forts, colonial streets and salsa rhythms. You travel west to Vinales to walk through tobacco fields and lush countryside surrounded by sheer-sided mountains and learn how cigars are made. Across the crocodile-infested Zapata Marshlands, you pause at the historic Bay of Pigs, where the U.S. military invasion was repelled and on to the lively town of Cienfuegos. Here you’ll take a boat trip to fishing villages and explore a haunted castle.

History, Nature & Beaches
From the preserved colonial city of Trinidad you take a boat trip for some snorkelling on the coral reef and a chance to swim off Caribbean island beaches. You head into the mountains for forest walks and have the opportunity to swim in mountain pools. At Santa Clara relive the final stages of the revolution before travelling to Varadero which has over 20km of white sandy beaches lapped by warm shallow waters.

Teenage departures: 27 Jul 2008. Single parent departures: 10 Aug 2008.
day-by-day itinerary
Day 1:Fly to Havana.
Day 2:Havana city tour.
Day 3-4:Vinales: cigar factory / country walks
Day 5-6:Cienfuegos: Bay of Pigs, boat trip to fishing villages and castle.
Day 7-8:Trinidad: snorkelling trip.
Day 9:Santa Clara.
Day 10:Varadero, beaches.
Day 11-12:Fly to London.
travellers' tales
Had the most amazing time and am finding too hard to get back to real work and the real world! Hmm probably the best holiday since having children - absolutely fantastic mix that allowed us to experience culture, etc without children being in any way bored. (more)
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip
how this holiday makes a difference
On this trip: Our policy of using local guides and group leaders, and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Cuba. Our small groups (maximum of 20 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have. Throughout this trip we are in close contact with local people and visit local markets where you get the feel of real Cuban lifestyles.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.

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